• Jackson’s #myCWRstory

    Jackson shares: 4 years ago was my first week at Camp Willow Run. Growing up, my family regularly attended church and for the most part lived a Christian lifestyle. Although I knew OF God, and had been “saved” at the age of 7, I never had a real relationship with Him. The further I got into middle school, the more I began to face real hardships and struggles, and because I didn’t have that real relationship with Jesus, I often felt lost and worthless. Finally, I attended Willow Run for the first time as a rising freshman. That week was a turning point for me because it taught me the…

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  • Upcoming CWS & CWR Retreats

    Hello Camp Families!   As we have wrapped up summer camp and begun our fall retreat season we continue to celebrate 50 years of Christian camping through Youth Camps For Christ. We have a few things we would like to mention to you:   CWS Father/Son Retreat This retreat on September 28-30 is for dads and sons in grades 1-6.  Included are times of family worship and Bible study, fun recreation (including the red shark, canoeing, archery, jumping pillow, swimming pool, and more), great food, and the Father/Son Olympics!  Our speaker for the weekend is Jeremy Berger, Student Pastor at The Summit Church and father to 4 sons.  The fee is…

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  • Kyle’s #myCWRstory

    “This was my first time at CWR, it was really fun getting to know more about the Lord, I went with some friends and it was really fun! I liked having devotions in the Crossing with Trip and singing songs about God. My favorite part was having our devotion outside at the bonfire. I made a lot of cool friends and would definitely go back again!” -Kyle, 2018 camper Kyle shared his story, what’s yours!? #myCWRstory

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  • Father/Son Retreat Registration!

    REGISTER HERE Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Camp Willow Springs Father/Son Retreat on September 28-30, 2018!  This retreat is for dads and sons in grades 1-6.  The cost of the retreat is $215 for father and one son.  Each additional son is $105.  The weekend includes times of family worship, delicious meals, the Father/Son Olympics, and fun recreation including the red shark, jumping pillow, octoball, swimming pool, archery, canoeing, and much more!  Please contact our office at 252.586.0728 or [email protected] for more information.  

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  • Meet our 2018 Legacy Speaker: Jodie Barrett

    Jodie is a girl who loves Jesus and sharing his word. Wife to Thomas, her high school sweetheart, mother to her two adult children, Ryan and Lauren, and ministry leader with Faithfully Following Ministries. Her passion is teaching women the Word of God, helping women unearth the treasure of god’s love letter, verse by verse. She looks for joy in the everyday things like laundry, waiting in line and cooking, considering each an opportunity to share God’s love with others!    Make plans now to attend our Legacy Mother/Daughter Retreat during the October 5th-7th weekend! 

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  • Rev. Julian Motley’s #myCWRstory #myCWSstory

    MY CAMP STORY Youth Camps For Christ Julian M. Motley   My CAMP Story begins with a relationship with the co-founders of Youth Camps For Christ, Erbie, Jr. and Mrs. Linda Mangum, now Linda Harris. I am Julian Motley, fifty year member of the Board of Directors and pastor of the Founder’s home Church when this ministry had its beginning. When I became his pastor in 1963, Erbie, Jr., had graduated from N.C. State University with a degree in Nuclear Engineering, and had held a prestigious position as a nuclear scientist in Schnectady, NY. By the time I got to know him, God had done a great work in his…

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